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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.56, 507.24 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.56, 507.24 and 250.92 is: 346.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.56 : 507.24 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.56/507.24 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.56x = 507.24 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.56x = 127,276.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,276.66/367.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.27

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